How to pronounce paralympic
Say it like per-uh-LIM-pik. Paralympic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIM).
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US American/ˌpɛrəˈlɪmpɪk/per-uh-LIM-pik
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- per
- uh
- LIM
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralympic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does paralympic mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of Paralympic; Pertaining to the Paralympics and their participants, staff etc.
- Pertaining to disability sport in general.
Where does paralympic come from?
From Paralympic Games.
Questions about saying paralympic
How do you pronounce paralympic?
Say per-uh-LIM-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈlɪmpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralympic?
Paralympic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIM). Broken into parts: per · uh · LIM · pik.